Republic of the Philippines
ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
City of Ilagan Campus
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Course Syllabus
1st Semester, School Year 2025-2026
ARCH 511 Architectural Design 9 THESIS WRITING 5 13
Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per week
VISION INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
A leading research university in the ASEAN region. ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
MISSION Communicator (Cm)
The Isabela State University is committed to develop globally Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying
competitive human, technological resources and services through and interacting with others, and fostering their own learning.
quality instruction, innovative research, responsive community Inquiry-focused and Knowledgeable (IFK)
engagement and viable resource management programs for inclusive Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process
growth and sustainable development. of research and inquiry.
Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts
QUALITY POLICY related to their field of specialization with relevant connections
The Isabela State University is determined to be a lead university to industry, professional and regional knowledge.
in instruction, research, extension and resource generation through Competitive (Cp)
continuous improvement of services and commits to comply with the Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things.
standards set by statutory, regulatory and accrediting bodies. Promotes quality and productivity.
To uphold this commitment, ISU shall attain the following quality
objectives: Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
1. Sustain academic excellence and quality instructions; Works in collaboration with others and manages group
2. Generate research work breakthroughs; functioning to meet common goal.
3. Engage in sectoral activities for community development; Lifelong Learner (LL)
4. Develop products of glocalization; Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional
5. Support students’ participation to local and international fora and personal environments
to enhance their potentialities; and,
6. Review on periodic basis, the quality management system
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(QMS) and gather feedback on the level of client satisfaction as PROGRAM OUTCOMES
basis for continual improvement.
GOALS OF THE COLLEGE The graduates of the Bachelor of science in Architecture program must be
able to:
In line with the Isabela State University’s vision and mission, the
College of Engineering Architecture and Technology of ISU Ilagan By the time of graduation, the students of the BSA program shall have the
ability to:
campus is tasked to:
1. Develop a high sense of capacity to analyze facts, think
1. Provide students with state-of-the-art resources to enrich their critically, express ideas effectively and provide efficient
educational experiences. professional services.
2. To create and sustain an environment that enables leading-edge 2. Acquire mastery of techniques, skills and modern tools for
research; architecture in preparation to the required diversified training.
3. To help improve productivity. 3. Master the ability to initiate and conduct architectural research
4. To produce quality graduates who are competent in the practice and development for the advancement of the profession.
of engineering, architectural work, and information 4. Instill respect for professional diversity and promotes the
communication professionals; and highest ethical standards in the practice of the profession.
5. Provide manpower in the agro-industrial and technological 5. Enhance the intellectual capability to seek for truth, experience
sectors of labor force new fields and develop sense of responsibility and
accountability.
6. Exhibit confidence, dignity and integrity to mentor aspirants to
the profession.
Course Description:
Terminal project involving a comprehensive problem in building, interior and landscape architecture integrating the process and issues of previous studies
Course Mapping:
Program Learning Outcomes Institutional Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes LO4 CE
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 Cm IFK Cp LL
L
1. Learn the importance of research in architecture
DA D DA DA DA D DA DA D DA
2. Discover new aspects of architectural planning, technology and research D D I I D D DA D D DA
3. Solve complex problems based on their own selected research focus
D I D D D D DA D D DA
4. Defend their architectural thesis proposal
D I D D D D DA D D DA
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Legend: I-Introduce P-Practice D-Demonstrate
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing; Technical Report Writing
COURSE LEARNING PLAN
No. of
Outcomes-Based Outcome-based Assessment
Hours
Teaching- Learning (OBTL) (OBA)
Lec Lab
Intended Teaching Resources/ Type Measuring
Learning
GA PO CILO Learning & References (Written Tool/
Content (TOPIC)
Outcome (ILO) Learning (Instructional Work/ Instrument
Activity Material) Performance (e.g., rubric,
(TLA) Task/Major scale, etc.)
Exam)
Discussion PowerPoint Written output Rubrics for
State the vision and presentation of essay
C PO Vision and Mission of
mission of the Brainstormin IO, VMGO PLO,
m 1 the University
University, quality g and CILO
CE PO Quality Policy
policy, institutional
L 2 Institutional
outcomes and goals
PO Outcomes
of the College.
3 Goals of the College
Orientation/ Lecture Sharing of ideas Result of Rubrics for the
C PO Introduction Diagnostic Diagnostic
m 1 Brainstormin Exam Exam
CE PO CILO Requirements g
L 2 (1,2,3,
Policies
PO )
3 Other diagnostic
assessment
CILO Demonstrate a An overview of the Lecture Sharing of ideas 1 12
C PO (1,2,3, comprehensive architectural field Brainstormin Design
m 1 ) understanding of the and the Built g Presentation
CE PO architectural field Environment, Memory/ Recitation
L 2 and the built Challenges and Pass-off
PO environment, Opportunities, A Reporting Quiz
3 critically analyze review of Research Video
current challenges Process and Presentation Esquisse
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and opportunities Methodologies,
within the profession, Student Assessment
apply appropriate of areas Research,
research processes Development of Draft
and methodologies, of Thesis Proposal
conduct an informed
assessment of
potential research
areas, and develop a
well-structured draft
of a thesis proposal
aligned with relevant
architectural issues
and contexts.
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PRELIM EXAM
Identify and justify a Deeper Discussion Sharing of ideas Scale model Rubrics for
C PO relevant research establishment of Design Design Criteria’s
m 1 need through a Research need, Brainstormin Presentation
CE PO situation analysis, g
comprehensive
L 2 development of Recitation Rubrics for
situation analysis, Theoretical Designing Defense
PO
construct a coherent Framework, Quiz deliberations
3
theoretical Operational Esquisse
CILO framework, formulate Definitions,
(1,2,3, clear operational Applicable
) definitions, and Methodologies.
select appropriate
research
methodologies
aligned with the
identified research
problem and
objectives.
Interpretation and Presentation of initial Discussion Sharing of ideas Scale model Rubrics for
application of output for critiquing Design Design Criteria’s
relevant laws, codes, Brainstormin Presentation
charters and g Recitation
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standards of Quiz Rubrics for
architecture and the Designing Esquisse Defense
built environment deliberations
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
The student will be
C PO able to effectively Able to
present and justify Pre-Architectural defend their Thesis Defense
m 1
CE PO their architectural Thesis Defense chosen field
L 2 thesis, of interest in
PO demonstrating a thesis
3 clear understanding proposal
of the design
CILO problem, contextual
(1,2,3, analysis, conceptual
) framework, and
proposed
methodology, while
responding critically
and professionally to
feedback and
questions from the
panel to refine their
final thesis direction.
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FINAL EXAMINATION
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Legend: GA – Group Attributes; PO – Program Outcomes; CILO – Course Intended Learning Outcomes
Course Requirements:
1. Written Exams (prelim, midterm, and final examinations)
2. Other written works (e.g., essays, problem set, homework, research topics, proposal, etc.) and
3. Performance tasks ( Chapter 1-4)
4. Attendance to not less 80% of the prescribed number of hours for the subject
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Grading Scheme Final Grade = Tentative Grade x 0.625 + 37.5
Grade Equivalent
Key Rating Areas
Lecture Component (60%) Laboratory Component (40%) 98-100 1.00 86-88 2.00 75-76 3.00
Quiz 30% Laboratory Activities 40% 95-97 1.25 83-58 2.25 74 and below 5.00 (Failed)
92-94 1.50 80-82 2.50 Incomplete Inc.
Assignment/Research 5% Project Documentation (Portfolio) 20%
Work 89-91 1.75 77-79 2.75
Prelim 15% Final Presentation 40%
Midterm 25%
Finals 25%
100% 100%
References:
Textbook: Architectural Graphic Standards- McGraw Hill. Latest Edition
Building Types- Time Saver- McGraw Hill. Latest Edition
References: Architecture and Identity: Responses to Cultural and Technological
Change. Abel, Chris. 2000.
Architecture And The World Outside. Auke van der. 2001
Architecture And Urban Development: A Vision For The New Age. Thomas Derek. 2002.
Architecture For The Future. De Valle, Shiela. 1996
Architecture In Transition: Between Deconstruction And New Modernism.Noever, Peter. 1997
Contemporary World Architecture. Pearman, Hugh. 1998.
Environmental Design. Architecture And Technology. : Coltom-Winslow, Margaret. 1995.
The Elements of the Style. Calloway, Stephen And Mitchell Beazley. 1991
The World Atlas of Architecture. Norwich, John Julius ed. 1991.
Classroom Policies:
Uniform and Dress code
A. Graduate students should dress appropriately and wear ID at all times.
B. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student manual.
Taking Examination
A. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited. When caught during exams, the subject professor has the discretion to impose a deduction of points or an automatic grade of 5.0 in the subject.
B. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and as agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.
Other Policies
Face-to-face FTLM
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A. Cellphones should be shut off or must be in silent mode during class hours.
B. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
C. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
D. No smoking within the school premises.
E. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
F. Any form of deadly weapon should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during cleanup days and laboratory classes.
G. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
H. Proper grooming should be observed at all times.
I. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student manual.
Online FTLM (synchronous)
A. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
B. Participative learning is encouraged.
C. Wear proper attire.
D. Courtesy and proper decorum should be observed at all times.
E. Meeting time set should be strictly observed by both faculty and students.
F. Policies on the recording of class lecture is subject to the approval/agreement between the student and faculty which shall be governed by existing laws such as cybercrime act, data
privacy act and intellectual property right laws.
G. Posting of unnecessary comments/messages are prohibited during online classes.
Remote FTLM (asynchronous)
A. Submit required output on time via online means.
B. Submission of duplicated/copied output is prohibited.
Posting of unnecessary comments/messages is prohibited during group chat/discussion forum.
RUBRICS FOR RECITATION/ESSAY/RESEARCHWORK:
CRITERIA/ PERFORMANCE LEVELS/DESCRIPTIONS
WEIGHT 5 4 3 2 1
Creativity All major concepts/ principles are 30% of major concepts/ principles are 20% of major concepts/ principles are 10% of major concepts/ principles are Major concepts/ principles are
(25%) impressive impressive impressive impressive incorrect/not impressive
Application All major concepts/ principles are 30% of major concepts/ principles are 20% of major concepts/ principles are 10% of major concepts/ principles are Major concepts/ principles are
(25%) correct correct correct correct incorrect/not clear
Completeness All major concepts/ principles are 10% of major concepts/ principles are 20% of major concepts/ principles are 30% of major concepts/ principles are Major concepts/ principles are not
(20%) illustrated not illustrated not illustrated not illustrated clearly illustrated
Innovation New concepts/ principles are 30% new concepts/ principles are 20% new concepts/ principles are 10% new concepts/ principles are New concepts/ principles are not
(20%) evidently presented presented presented presented clearly presented
Knowledge All concepts/ principles are 10% of concepts/ principles are not 20% of concepts/ principles are not 30% of concepts/ principles are not Major concepts/ principles are not
(10%) systematically organized systematically organized systematically organized systematically organized systematically organized
RUBRICS FOR RECITATION/ESSAY/RESEARCHWORK:
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PROJECT ISSUES LESS EVIDENT (50-74%) FAIRLY EDVIDENT (75-83) VERY EVIDENT (84-91) EXCEPTIONALLY EVIDENT (92-100)
ACCEPTABILITY AND SUCCESSFUL Work did not reflect any design Design concept was expressed, Design concept was expressed, Design concept was very clearly
TRANSLATION OF THE DESIGN concept/ character; the work had no although its relationship to the although its relationship to the related to the Design Philosophy,
CONCEPT 10% conceptual basis Design Philosophy and its Design Philosophy and its well-explained and successfully
translation had obvious inconsistencies translation had obvious inconsistencies translated in the work
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
GRADE ------ >
SOUNDNESS OF THE SITE DE’VT Work did not show any logical There was an attempt to put the site The site was well-planned, site The planning solution
PLAN: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, planning approach or strategy in order but a number of incoherent solutions constraints were solved, demonstrated an exemplary
SEGREGATION, ZONING OF AREAS, were committed maximized the site potentials but have some example of good site planning in all aspects
LANDSCAPING 15% minor flaws
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15
GRADE ------ >
SOUNDNESS & CREATIVITY OF THE The work showed poor and The work showed an attempt to The work was well-designed, The work was very impressive,
FLOOR PLANS: IRCULATION, unacceptable layout of floor plans design; spaces were logically coherent, followed the standards almost faultless, exhibited fresh
SEGREGATION, ZONING OF AREAS acceptable but had violation of and codes but was observed to have ideas in designing and had
35% design standards, bldg code and some very minor design faults consistently followed the codes
other related national / local laws and standards
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35
GRADE ------ >
INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE The work showed poor and The work showed an attempt to The work was well-designed, The work was very impressive,
INTERPRETATION OF ELEVATIONS inconsistent interpretation of design the vertical aspect; logically coherent, but was observed to have almost faultless, exhibited fresh
AND SECTIOND BASED ON THE elevations and sections acceptable but had inconsistencies some very minor design faults ideas in designing and had
DESIGN CONCEPT 20% with the floor plans consistently followed the codes and standards
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 10 11 12 13 14 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20
GRADE ------ >
COMPETENT TRANSLATION OF The work showed poor and The work showed an attempt to The work was well-designed, The work was very impressive,
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR inconsistent interpretation of interpret the design in 3– coherent, but was observed to have almost faultless, exhibited fresh
PERSPECTIVES 10% exterior and interior perspectives dimensional form but had some very minor design faults ideas in designing and rendering 3- dimensional
inconsistencies with the floor plans, images
elevations and sections
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
GRADE ------ >
OVERALL CORRECTNESS OF The work did not observe drafting The work met the minimum The work was commendable, neat, The presentation was very
DRAWINGS AND CREATIVITY OF standards, untidy, and did not meet acceptable design presentation, but impressive but had some minor commendable, well-presented,
PRESENTATION 10% basic acceptable presentation had a number of drafting errors drafting errors very neat and had no drafting errors
ENCIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
GRADE ------ >
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:
Ar./ EnP GERALDINE J. PAGUIGAN, PhD Ar. BLESIE JOY M. LAGUNA, UAP Engr. CRESTIAN A. AGUSTIN, Ph. D.
Subject-Specialist Program Chair, BS ARCHITECTURE Dean
Date: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Date: ____________________
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